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P-47D Thunderbolt Model, USAAF, "Bonnie" - Corgi AA33805
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Item No. CG-AA33805| Regular Price: | $39.95 | | Sale Price: | $29.95 |
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Description
Corgi Aviation Archive Series Diecast Model
Republic P-47D Thunderbolt - "Bonnie", Major William Dunham, 460th FS, 348th FG, USAAF, Leyte, 1944
1:72 scale. Length: 6". Wingspan: 6.75"
Limited Edition
This was undoubtedly the most colorful P-47 Thunderbolt of the the 460th Fighter Group. Major Bill Dunham flew "Bonnie" for much of the Philippines campaign. Dunham claimed five victories in two missions on December 7 and 14, 1944
Affectionately nicknamed "Jug", the P-47 was one of the most famous USAAF fighter planes of WW II. The P-47 made its first flight in May 1941, and in March 1942 the first production model was delivered. By the end of the war, Republic Aviation Corp. had built more than 15,600 P-47s
The Corgi Aviation Archive features a wide selection of high quality, ready-made, diecast model airplanes. Each model is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, using specifications of the original aircraft. Corgi models are built with diecast metal and some plastic components.
The models in the Corgi Aviation Archive series feature: realistic panel lines, a detailed cockpit with pilot figure, historically accurate aircraft markings and landing gear with rubber tires. They can be displayed with the landing gear down or 'in flight' on the included stand.
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